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Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 04-16-2024, 07:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,060
Posted By BritBox
Ditto to previous comment. Timbrens are great....

Ditto to previous comment. Timbrens are great. Relatively inexpensive, installed in 10 minutes, no drilling, no maintenance and does not impact empty ride.

I installed in a Ram 250 with the coil...
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 03-19-2024, 04:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,878
Posted By BritBox
I think ironically, tires last longer the more...

I think ironically, tires last longer the more you use them. Obviously, notwithstanding the tread wearing out, tires that are used say once a month for a couple of hundred miles will probably do...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 02-09-2024, 03:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 920
Posted By BritBox
I used to carry an e-bike on a back of trailer...

I used to carry an e-bike on a back of trailer receiver. It was too low and it bounced around. I changed to using a receiver mounted on the front of the truck. Made by Curt, it bolts on, no...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 01-12-2024, 09:57 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,584
Posted By BritBox
Boom docking is the noise that your trailer makes...

Boom docking is the noise that your trailer makes on impact when docking or parking in a tight space surrounded by immoveable objects. Generally, the longer the trailer-the louder the boom. :socool:
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 01-10-2024, 01:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,277
Posted By BritBox
I've read articles that the soy argument is a bit...

I've read articles that the soy argument is a bit of a red herring. Hungry mice just are just not that picky. The moral I think is take little comfort in the belief that your vehicles do not have...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 01-10-2024, 01:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,277
Posted By BritBox
I installed Ultrasound and LED devices made by...

I installed Ultrasound and LED devices made by Loraffe to our vehicles and trailer after one of our cars had a sensor wire chewed through. They come as a complete kit. I chose the ones that wire...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 01-10-2024, 01:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,444
Posted By BritBox
My 2016 Ram has pulled the same code twice about...

My 2016 Ram has pulled the same code twice about a year apart. In both cases I was travelling in the SW desert in 110 temps. Fortunately I made it to a dealer each time. The immediate problem was...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 11-20-2023, 05:10 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,607
Posted By BritBox
I switched from 12 to 6 volt flooded some years...

I switched from 12 to 6 volt flooded some years ago and have been pleased with the results. I especially like the Crown 235AH 6 volt. A couple of years ago I ran them close to dry in error, added...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 11-16-2023, 06:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,087
Posted By BritBox
I just replaced the top wiper seals on my 2013...

I just replaced the top wiper seals on my 2013 295RLT. One was very badly deteriorated, another was just somewhat dried out and the third was still good and flexible. It's an easy job as long as...
Forum: Repairs & Service 11-14-2023, 11:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,337
Posted By BritBox
Job Half done

Well, you probably have picked up the trailer by now. Congratulations. It just strikes me that the dealership did half a repair job because it was on their penny. I cant imagine that any reputable...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 09-13-2023, 10:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,221
Posted By BritBox
Just a shout out. These posts are 4 years old but...

Just a shout out. These posts are 4 years old but still right on point. It pays to search first and then ask a question second, if needed
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 02-05-2023, 12:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,658
Posted By BritBox
Thanks for all of the replies. The consensus...

Thanks for all of the replies. The consensus seems to be that modern trucks have pretty good braking systems and that changing from OEM would probably not be worthwhile. Changing a trailer from...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 02-04-2023, 03:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,658
Posted By BritBox
Drilled and slotted rotors for tow vehicle

Has anybody upgraded their tow vehicles brakes to 'towing' pads with drilled and slotted rotors and, more importantly, was it an improvement and worth it?

I have a late model tow vehicle and the...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 11-21-2022, 12:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,468
Posted By BritBox
I run a private off-grid campground in northern...

I run a private off-grid campground in northern Arizona at 7500 feet so it gets cold in the winter. When we close for the season the AGM batteries used for lighting in the bathhouse are left hooked...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 11-05-2022, 01:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,461
Posted By BritBox
Quick update: Based on positive responses I took...

Quick update: Based on positive responses I took the plunge and installed the first two Agilis tires in Feb 2022. No Issues after about 5k miles towing and 10k total including one unexpected...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 11-04-2021, 05:06 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,461
Posted By BritBox
No movement in that area yet. Just returned from...

No movement in that area yet. Just returned from almost a month in the UK dealing with my step father's estate. It was a good tutorial on how to navigate small twisty roads at high speed!

There...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 10-04-2021, 04:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,183
Posted By BritBox
Tell that to the front seat passenger!!!!

Tell that to the front seat passenger!!!!
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 10-04-2021, 02:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,183
Posted By BritBox
Great improvement with Timbren TDR2500D

Very pleased with the stability improvements after installing the Timbren TDR2500D suspension enhancers. Install took a leisurely hour, with no jacking or tire removal needed. Replacing one of the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 09-27-2021, 10:53 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 14,186
Posted By BritBox
I think it comes down to a simple question: ...

I think it comes down to a simple question: Would the additional cost of a slider (and forgoing the option of an Anderson or similar) exceed your insurance deductible and would the inconvenience of...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 09-23-2021, 01:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,183
Posted By BritBox
Has anyone used the Timbren TDR2500D suspension...

Has anyone used the Timbren TDR2500D suspension enhancers?

I can't find any mechanical issues with the trailer and I'm inclined to side with Kowbra that its the coil springs on the Ram 2500 that...
Forum: Forum Help | Announcements | Suggestion Box 09-23-2021, 01:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 836
Posted By BritBox
Log out due to inactivity?

Does the site have an automatic log out due to perceived inactivity and can this be adjusted?
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 09-22-2021, 04:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,501
Posted By BritBox
Wow, what a wild ride. It looks like the driver...

Wow, what a wild ride. It looks like the driver was doing an quite remarkable job keeping between the guard rails. Hope that they had seat belts on. I wonder how it all got started? I think we tend...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 09-18-2021, 08:43 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,591
Posted By BritBox
Hitch

I think Dave W hit all of the main points with the exception of hitch considerations and tight maneuvering.

I bought a short bed after 15 years of having to coax a long bed into parking places...
Forum: Maintenance 09-16-2021, 02:59 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,719
Posted By BritBox
I have had two (Nash/Arctic Fox) travel trailers...

I have had two (Nash/Arctic Fox) travel trailers that were equipped with shocks from the factory. I thought that they worked very well. Disappointed that the 5th is not set up for them. I would add...
Forum: Repairs & Service 09-16-2021, 02:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,595
Posted By BritBox
An end of season flush with a few kettles of...

An end of season flush with a few kettles of boiling water might help to clean the toilet to tank pipe.
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